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Security update for package gaim

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(Last modified: 28JAN2004)

solutions Security update for package gaim SuSE Linux Maintenance Web (656e02d4c40a791f273cba0eb64e33a3)

Applies to

Product(s): SuSE Linux Desktop 1.0

Package: gaim
Release: 20040128
Obsoletes: none

Indications

Everyone using gaim should install this update.

Contraindications

None.

Problem description

The chat client gaim has several security problems which lead to remote system compromise with the privileges of the user running gaim.

Solution

Please install the updates provided at the location noted below.

Installation notes

This update is provided as an RPM package that can easily be installed onto a running system by using this command:
rpm -Uvh gaim.rpm

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